The Best Welsh Rarebit: Comfort Food with a Cheesy Twist

The Best Welsh Rarebit is a deliciously cheesy comfort food that combines melted cheddar cheese, mustard, and toasted bread in just 20 minutes.

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Prep Time 10

Cook Time 10

Total Time 20

Servings: 4 slices

Course: Dinner

Cuisine: British

Calories: 300

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

For the Cheese Sauce

8 oz Sharp Cheddar Cheese Finely grated
2 tbsp Unsalted Butter Essential for roux
2 tbsp All-Purpose Flour Thickener for sauce
1 cup Whole Milk Provides a creamy base
1 tbsp Dijon Mustard Adds a tangy flavor
1 tsp Worcestershire Sauce Infuses umami note
1 tsp Paprika For warmth and color
to taste Salt Essential for seasoning
to taste Pepper Essential for seasoning

For the Bread

4 slices Bread Use sturdy varieties like sourdough

Equipment

Medium saucepan
Toaster or skillet
baking tray

Method

Preparation Steps

Measure out all ingredients including grated cheddar, butter, flour, milk, mustard, Worcestershire sauce, paprika, salt, and pepper.
Melt butter in a saucepan; then whisk in flour to make roux.
Slowly add milk while whisking to avoid lumps, cooking until thickened.
Stir in cheese, mustard, Worcestershire, and paprika, cooking until cheese is melted.
Toast bread slices until golden brown.
Spoon cheese sauce over toast, allowing it to drip down the sides.
Broil the topped toast for 2-3 minutes until the cheese is bubbly and golden.
Serve warm, optionally garnished with herbs or paprika.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 15gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 700mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 500IUCalcium: 300mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Welsh Rarebit is best enjoyed fresh, though leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.

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